I love these -'fly hats'. I had held off purchasing concerned of cost, loss and damage. They seem really strong, I LOVE the design, I think the mesh touching eyes or whiskers has to be very annoying all day long for our horses. My mares seem very happy in these. I love the giggles I get seeing their jester ears too. I was going to cut them off, but they do not bother my horses and I love their humour too much now.